Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.48 | 1.69 | 1.08 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.96 | 2.11 | 1.00 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.61 | 0.84 | 0.67 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.96 | 6.01 | 7.58 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.5% | 85.7% | 82.2% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 95th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Thiago Balieiro — defenders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 42% over the last year.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Cardiff | Liverpool | free | €3.5M |
| Jan 2024 | Liverpool | Cardiff | free | €4.0M |
| Jan 2024 | Celtic | Liverpool | free | €4.0M |
| Aug 2023 | Liverpool | Celtic | free | €4.0M |
| May 2022 | Bournemouth | Liverpool | free | €8.0M |
| Jan 2022 | Liverpool | Bournemouth | free | €8.0M |
| Jun 2020 | VfB Stuttgart | Liverpool | free | €800K |
| Jan 2020 | Liverpool | VfB Stuttgart | free | €800K |
Top underlying game: 0.43 xG away to Southampton, 1 goal.